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Subtopics:

Weather, Climate, Freshwater Resources

Type:

Lesson Plan

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, General

Keywords:

freshwater, GRACE, watershed, hydrosphere

Summary:

This My NASA Data lesson plan takes students through data from the GRACE satellite mission to help them understand where regions around the globe may experience a change in their freshwater availability.

GPM: Hurricanes Beyond the Tropics

Primary Topic:

Tropical Cyclones, Remote Sensing, Societal Applications, Floods

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Type:

hurricanes, Goddard Space Flight Center, extreme weather

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, General

Standards:

ESS2.D, ESS3.B

Keywords:

Summary:

Hurricane Irene's impact in New England shows that tropical cyclones can greatly affect regions outside the view of TRMM. The GPM mission will build upon TRMM's legacy by examining a larger swath of Earth with more sensitive instruments.

Water in the Atmosphere

Primary Topic:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems

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Type:

Lesson Plan

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.C

Keywords:

atmosphere, clouds, rainfall, humidity

Summary:

This lesson helps students learn about the atmosphere by making observations and taking measurements.

Looking at Storms in 3D

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Subtopics:

Precipitation, Water Properties, Weather, Tropical Cyclones

Type:

Interactive

Audience:

Outreach, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, General

Summary:

Requires access to a 3D printer. Learn how to use our 3D printed GPM data to teach about the structure of storms.

The Water Cycle: Watering the Land

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Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Weather, Energy Cycle

Type:

Audience:

Informal, Formal, General

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.C

Keywords:

energy cycle, energy budget, radiation budget, water cycle, ocean, atmosphere, water vapor, condensation, clouds

Summary:

Explore how water droplets form and fall from the sky in part three of the water cycle series. Watch how water vapor moves through the atmosphere and returns to Earth as rain and snow.

Real World: Monitoring Earth's Energy Budget with CERES

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Subtopics:

Weather, Human Impact, Energy Cycle, Technology, Satellites

Type:

Weather and Climate, Satellites, Societal Applications, Forecasting

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.D

Keywords:

energy budget, radiation budget, atmosphere, greenhouse effect, greenhouse gases, carbon footprint

Summary:

Learn how NASA uses a data-collecting sensor, Clouds and Earth’s Radiant Energy System, or CERES, to study clouds and make accurate measurements of energy leaving Earth.

The Making of "Raindrop Tales: GPM Meets Mizu-Chan"

Primary Topic:

All Topics

Type:

Basic Page

Summary:

Learn how the anime comic "Raindrop Tales: GPM Meets Mizu-chan" was conceived and developed.

Satellite Meteorology Learning Modules

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Type:

Website

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8

Keywords:

meteorology, electromagnetic radiation, clouds, NPP, GOES, winds

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS3.B, ESS3.C, ETS2.A, ETS2.B

Summary:

Satellite Meteorology learning modules provide scientists and educators with exciting activities and hands-on tools for investigation, inquiry, analysis and stewardship.

NASA Our World: What is a Cloud?

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate, Weather

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Type:

Audience:

Informal, Formal, K - 5

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.C

Keywords:

clouds, water vapor

Summary:

This NASA video segment describes the different types of clouds and cloud formation. The relationship between clouds and weather on Earth is demonstrated.

Water Falls Post-Visit Lesson

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